Brattle St to Hawthorn St, and more parking on Mt Auburn St. Rented until Dec 31, 2026.
Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
3,824 sqft
Year built
1886
Lot size
6,563 sqft (about 0.15 acres)
Parking spaces
2
Price per sqft
$1,203/sqft
About this home
In the intellectual heart of Cambridge, a residence of architectural grandeur offers a rare convergence of substance and tranquility, just steps from Harvard Sq & Charles River. This Victorian lives like a grand single-family home while possessing the versatility of a 2-family. Spanning 3824sqft, its 15 rooms are defined by generous proportions, natural light, timelessness of five fireplaces. The layout features 5 beds, 3F/2H baths, sunroom. At its heart is a chef’s kitchen, a welcoming space with a large island, high-end appliances, intimate seating. Discover a private urban sanctuary on the sprawling 6563sqft lot, where a perfected Zen-like garden creates an idyllic retreat for serene lounging. A coveted side-by-side 2-car driveway, Central AC, private-entrance au-pair/guest suite provide ultimate flexibility. Expansive 1174sqft high-ceilinged unfinished basement awaits your vision. Unique opportunity to live moments from iconic museums, acclaimed dining. Currently rented through Dec 31, 2026. Showings by Appointment Only
Listed by Mac Chinsomboon · Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston MLS PIN #73496611 · Updated 10/1/2026, 3:09:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
7
Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
2
Total bathrooms
4
Total rooms
13
Living area
3,824 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
3,824 sqft
Building area
3,824
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Interior & systems
Heating
Central · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood · Tile · Hardwood
Interior features
Sun Room · Office · Kitchen · Bedroom
Laundry
Second Floor
Basement
Full · Interior Entry · Unfinished
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
5
Primary bathroom features
Yes
Room details
Primary bedroom
Level
Second
Area
290.48 sqft
Length
18.25 ft
Width
15.92 ft
Bedroom 2
Level
Second
Area
196.67 sqft
Length
13.33 ft
Width
14.75 ft
Bedroom 3
Level
Second
Area
163.85 sqft
Length
11.92 ft
Width
13.75 ft
Bedroom 4
Level
Second
Area
138.9 sqft
Length
11.42 ft
Width
12.17 ft
Bedroom 5
Level
Third
Area
224.44 sqft
Length
14.25 ft
Width
15.75 ft
Living room
Level
First
Area
294.46 sqft
Length
18.5 ft
Width
15.92 ft
Dining room
Level
First
Area
197.02 sqft
Length
12.25 ft
Width
16.08 ft
Kitchen
Level
First
Area
241.67 sqft
Length
16.67 ft
Width
14.5 ft
Office
Level
First
Area
190.52 sqft
Length
12.92 ft
Width
14.75 ft
Bathroom 1
Level
Second
Area
85.71 sqft
Length
8.5 ft
Width
10.08 ft
Bathroom 2
Level
Third
Area
68.25 sqft
Length
6.5 ft
Width
10.5 ft
Construction & condition
Year built
1886
Year built source
Public Records
Year built details
Approximate
Architectural style
Victorian
Foundation
Stone · Other
Attached property
No
Home warranty
No
Accessory dwelling unit
N
Year round use
Yes
Garage & parking
Total parking spaces
2
Parking features
Off Street
Garage
No
Garage spaces
0
Covered spaces
0
Open parking spaces
2
Lot & outdoor features
Lot area
6,563 sqft (about 0.15 acres)
Lot size
0.15 acres
Reported lot area
0.15
Lot size units
Acres
Lot features
Other
Exterior features
Deck · Patio · Garden
Patio & porch
Deck · Patio
Spa
No
Waterfront
No
Beachfront
No
Water views
No
Utilities & infrastructure
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
for Gas Range
HOA & community
Homeowners association
No
Community features
Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · Private School · T-Station · University
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$28,227
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$4,232,000
Parcel number
M:00167 L:00046,411054
Zoning
RES
Registry book
64368
Registry page
139
Location & listed schools
City
Cambridge
County
Middlesex
State
MA
ZIP code
02138
MLS area
Harvard Square
Directions
Brattle St to Hawthorn St, and more parking on Mt Auburn St. Rented until Dec 31, 2026.
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73496611
Listing date
2026-04-06
Original entry date
2026-04-06
Status changed
2026-09-27
Listing modified
2026-10-01
Original list price
$5,100,000
Current list price
$4,600,000
List price per sqft
$1,202.93
Days on market
178
Property market time
178
Disclosures
Some windows are fogged in the sunroom. Public record says 5 bedrooms. Buyer to do their own diligence and all information displayed is to be verified by the buyer
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
Unknown
UFFI
Unknown
Exclusions
Some Personal Items
Price & tax details
Current asking price$4,600,000
Original asking price$5,100,000
Listed on2026-04-06
Days on market178
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$28,227
$4,232,000
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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Schools & performance
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